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If you want to avoid a shark attack, stay away from Florida, warns research published by American scientists. The International Shark Attack File (ISAF) describes 2006 as "a dull year", with just four fatal incidents out of 62 recorded attacks worldwide. Of these, 38 took place in the USA, with two-thirds occurring in Florida. "On a square-mile basis, this area has more attacks than any place else in the world," noted the ISAF's director, George Burgess.

Face-lift for T3

Heathrow's Terminal 3 is to be redeveloped as part of a £6 billion upgrade of the airport's facilities, its owner, BAA, announced last week. Heathrow's CEO, Tony Douglas, confirmed that the redevelopment will take place this year, but did not comment on the level of disruption that passengers might suffer. "We expect to have the terminal's improvements and forecourt ready by the end of 2007," he said.